Washington County, Alabama
Washington County is located in southwest Alabama and is recognized as the state’s first county. Chatom serves as its county seat, and the population is around 16,000 residents.
The Tombigbee River forms the county’s eastern boundary, and the area is largely covered in dense forests. While there is no major national forest within the county itself, the landscape remains heavily wooded and rural.
U.S. Highway 43 runs through the county, making it an important route between Mobile and other parts of Alabama. Washington County is also home to St. Stephens, the site of Alabama’s first territorial capital, which is now preserved as a historical park.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Washington County |
| County Seat | Chatom |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Chatom, Millry, McIntosh, Leroy, Fruitdale, Tibbie, Vinegar Bend, Deer Park, St. Stephens |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 43, State Route 17, State Route 56, State Route 57 |
| Etymology | Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States |
| FIPS Code | 01-129 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,089 square miles (Land: 1,080 sq mi, Water: 9 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 31.4420° N, 88.2120° W |
| Major Landmarks | Old St. Stephens Historical Park, Bladon Springs State Park, Washington County Museum, Chatom Courthouse Square |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Choctaw County (North), Clarke County (East), Baldwin County (Southeast), Mobile County (South), Greene County, Mississippi (Southwest), Wayne County, Mississippi (Northwest) |
| Population | Approximately 16,000 |
